Kitsap County Woman Fleeing Raccoons Rescued

A woman near Poulsbo, Washington, has become overwhelmed by a sudden influx of 50 to 100 raccoons at her home, prompting her to flee and call the sheriff's office for help. After years of feeding a small family of raccoons, their population exploded in the last six weeks, leading them to act aggressively, surround her car, and demand food. Deputies who responded to the scene were shocked by the unprecedented number of raccoons, likening the situation to a 'convention' of the animals. Neighbors have expressed concern, noting increased encounters with raccoons that have resulted in scuffles with pets. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the sheriff's office have determined that no laws were broken in this unusual case. Local residents hope for a resolution to the escalating raccoon problem as the situation becomes increasingly untenable.